Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at his old club Chelsea by saying he thinks the Old Trafford crowd is better than anything he’s experienced in his career so far.
The Portuguese tactician often complained about the Stamford Bridge atmosphere towards the end of his time in charge of the Blues, but has now lauded the atmosphere at his new club.
Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea in December last season and then took some time off before being appointed United manager in the summer.
Writing in a season ticket renewal brochure for the Red Devils, Mourinho said the passion of United’s supporters was unrivalled by any of the other sides he’s worked with.
Speaking about his desire to move United forward, he said: ‘The crowd at Old Trafford must play its part too.
‘I have to say I’ve been impressed by your dedication and commitment, as season ticket holders here at United.
‘I’ve managed several clubs and I have never seen such unrivalled passion. The stadium is full every time we play and the support the players receive is special.’
By contrast, speaking about Chelsea’s atmosphere in his second spell with the club, he said: ‘I can clearly say we are the team to get less support in home matches. I think it’s getting worse.
‘When comparing to my previous time, I think it’s getting worse. I don’t question the passion and the love – I’ m nobody to question that and I know clearly that’s not true.
‘Chelsea fans show us their passion for this club every day, but there is a certain line of living (way of behaving) at the
matches at Stamford Bridge.’
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